Samba (2014) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Samba (2014) — Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fubo...
Samba (2014) Storyline
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Full Cast & Crew
- Omar Sy as Samba Cissé
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Alice
- Tahar Rahim as Walid aka Wilson
- Izïa Higelin as Manu
- Issaka Sawadogo as Jonas Karanoto
- Hélène Vincent as Marcelle
- Youngar Fall as Lamouna, Samba's uncle
- Christiane Millet as Madeleine
- Jacqueline Jehanneuf as Maggy
- Liya Kebede as Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
- Sabine Pakora as Gracieuse, the salon manager
- Clotilde Mollet as Josiane, from the interim agency
- Adel Bencherif as The seller of residence cards
- Jean-Michel Correia as The patron of the guards
- Michel Winogradoff as The concierge of the hotel
Why Watch Samba?
The Vibe: Samba is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2014. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.4/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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